Leisure Attendant (2 Posts) (Part-Time) (Vale of Leven Swimming Pool) - WDN06118

West Dunbartonshire Council; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking two Leisure Attendants for the Vale of Leven Swimming Pool in Alexandria. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations and ensuring safety within the facility. Candidates must hold a valid National Pool Lifeguard qualification and related educational requirements. The role offers access to a pension scheme and 25 days of annual leave, with opportunities for flexible working and employee support.

Benefits

Access to Local Government pension scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Hold a valid National Pool Lifeguard qualification.
• Standard Grade or Nat 4 in Maths and English is essential.
• Membership with the PVG scheme is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the leisure facility.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the facility.
• Support customer service delivery.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

National Pool Lifeguard qualification

Standard Grade or Nat 4 in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust are looking for 2 Leisure Attendants at the Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, Alexandria.

• Post 1 – 19.25 hours
• Post 2 – 20.25 hours

The postholders will be responsible for the general day to day frontline operation of the leisure facility with a special emphasis on lifeguarding pools and water features, control of public and general health and safety, cleanliness and housekeeping of facilities. They will require to undertake a range of duties with a flexible day to day variable need.

The Leisure Attendants will contribute to the provision of an effective and efficient quality service, ensuring customer focused service delivery and the achievement of objectives, financial targets and performance standards within the establishment.

Candidates will be required to hold a valid National Pool Lifeguard (or equivalent) qualification and Standard Grade or Nat 4 Maths and English (or equivalent) as this is an essential requirement to the post.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential.

Further details of this scheme can be found here. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

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